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Lagos Govt. Issues Travel Advisory For Saturday’s City Marathon

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The Lagos State Government has released travel advisory for motorists and commuters ahead of Saturday’s 6th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.

According to the travel advisory issued by Titi Oshodi-Eko, Spokesperson for Lagos State Sports Commission, there will be road closures while alternative routes have been provided for 12 hours on Saturday.

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She said that some roads would be totally or partially closed for the race.

“Some parts of the metropolis will be shut for safety of thousands of runners, cheering fans and residents.

“There will be total closure of Third Mainland Bridge from 7.15 a.m. to 2p.m.

“Alaka Road Service lane will be closed from 5.45 a.m. to 7.30 a.m; National Stadium to Ojuelegba, Dormanlong Bridge, Onipanu, Obanikoro and Anthony will be closed from 6.45. a.m. to 9 a.m.

“Anthony to Charly Boy Bus Stop to Oworonsoki will be closed from 7.15 a.m. to 9 a.m; from Adekunle Junction linking the Third Mainland Bridge will be closed from 7.30 a.m. to 2p.m.

“Alternative routes has been provided to ease movement of residents  who may not be watching the marathon live on television because they have urgent personal businesses to attend to,” she said.

She also said that for  thousands who might  want to join at the finish,  entertainers including the best of Nigerian musicians would  be performing.

“All vehicles from Ikeja and environs heading  to Victoria Island must go through Ikorodu Road, while vehicles from Badagry, Mile 2 and environs going to Victoria Island must go through Apapa and Orile to link the Eko Bridge to Victoria Island.

“Residents of Lagos Mainland, Surulere and environs must avoid Masha Area and the National Stadium but can link Victoria Island through Iponri/Iganmu, Eko Bridge then on to Victoria Island.

“Vehicles coming from Ibadan, Mowe and environs can link Victoria Island through Ojota, Ikorodu Road, Eko Bridge to Victoria Island.

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“Vehicles from Okota must  go through Mile 2 to Orile, Eko Bridge to Victoria Island,” she  said.

She added: “From Sango-Otta, those going to Victoria Island must go through Mushin, Funso Williams Avenue (Western Avenue) Eko Bridge to Victoria Island.

“Vehicles coming from Epe, Ajah, Lekki and environs must use the alternative route to Victoria Island, while Ikoyi residents going to the Mainland can use the Alfred Rewane (Kingsway Road) link to Osborne then to the Mainland, ”  she said.

She thanked the people of Lagos for their cooperation and understanding.  (NAN)

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